Ben’s Story
IN THE MIDST OF LIFE: BEN’S STORY
“Words alone cannot express the depth of our appreciation for the personalized treatment and care our son received …”
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
“From his entry into the program through the ups and downs along the way, he has been treated and counseled by individuals who are wholly committed to his care and wellbeing. Our son had been in other Dallas drug rehab programs, but i360’s outpatient services were different from anything we had encountered. Individual programs are designed not just for the treatment of the disease, but to teach our son how to live life free and clean of addiction. Through their ministrations of love, care and compassion, we are continuing to witness his revelation from total despair and devastation to hope for a tomorrow. Equipped with renewed and healthy life skills, he continues day by day to build toward a bright future.”
- Ben’s mom, Carol
BEN, DALLAS, TX
Occupation: Sophomore college student
Addiction: Heroin, stimulants, alcohol
Treatment Status:
- Using anti-addiction medication, Suboxone, to help with cravings; participating in numerous sober living activities – returning to his love of hiking and fishing
- Taking several sober trips with staff, found peers in recovery, and 12-step meetings (AA and Celebrate Recovery) of same age peers
- Learning to study without stimulants, meeting at class and on weekends
- i360 staff worked with the college administrative office to help resolve issues with Ben’s departure and re-entry back to school
- i360 worked closely with his attorney and as an advocate with court to seek treatment rather than jail time
Our case studies and quotes are factual. Names and locations have been changed to protect the privacy of our clients.
